1847 Cover Census

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10c Black (2). Three large margins incl. part of adjoining stamp at top, in at bottom, tied by red square grid and used with Blood's City Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., 1c Bronze on Black (15L13), acid tied, on cover to Monson Mass., red "Philada. Railroad" straightline handstamp, matching "New-York Oct. 22" circular datestamp, stamp stained at top and cover with some soiling, appears Fine, the Blood's stamp paid for local delivery to the post office in Philadelphia, the straightline and New York markings were applied on arrival at the New York post office, this usage is much scarcer with the 10c 1847, with 2007 P.F. certificate

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 954 Lot 3044

PhilaMercury Cover #16937

Not listed in Alexander

PF 4583792184710¢black15L1318501¢bronze on blk, glazedSINGLE, ON COVER TO MONSON MA, 10¢ WITH RED GRID CANCEL, AND MATCHING NEW YORK PMK AT LEFT, RED "PHILADA RAIL ROAD" HANDSTAMP AT TOP CENTER.AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THATIT IS A GENUINE USAGE; THE STAMP STAINED AT TOP THE COVER WITH SOILING